Cafe Pasquals Cilantro Rice Recipes

CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
• Add onion and cook 2 minutes.
• Add jalapeno and garlic, cook 2 to 3 minutes, until onion is soft and beginning to color.
• Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until grains turn translucent, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour in broth and 1 can water and bring to a boil.
• Stir in chiles and salt.
• Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 15 to 17 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Stir in cilantro just before serving.

CAFE PASQUAL'S CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• Bring rice, water & 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pan & simmer 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove lid & fluff with a fork.
• While rice is cooking, using a blender, puree cilantro, onion, scallion, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil & remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. (If needed, can add 1-2 tablespoons water to get a smooth puree.).
• Add mixture to rice & stir with a fork till well blended.

INSTANT POT CILANTRO LIME RICE

Steps:

• In the bowl of the Instant Pot, combine rice, butter, garlic, 1 Tablespoon lime juice, chicken broth, and sugar. Place the lid on top and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for four minutes. When the timer goes off, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro and last tablespoon of lime. Fluff and enjoy!

HEALTHY MEALS MONDAY: CAFE RIO SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• Mix cumin, chili powder & dressing in bowl
• Place frozen chicken breasts in crock pot
• Pour mixture over chicken & cover
• Cook on high for 5 hrs or on low for 7 to 8. Shred chicken in the crockpot and mix it well.
• Wash and chop the cilantro. Mix the cilantro with 2 cups of water and pour in the pan for cooking the rice. Add two more cups of water, the salt, Salsa Verde, and onion. Bring to a boil. Stir in the rice in the boiling water. Cover and turn down heat to very low; steam for 30 minutes. Makes about 10 servings.
• Put it all together with Toppings:
• Cook whole wheat burrito tortillas on non-greased skillet 10-15 seconds on each side
• Put Chicken, Cilantro Rice, black beans, avocado, lowfat cheese, cilantro, tomatoes, (I also added red pepper, green onions and spinach) inside of tortilla.
• Add anything else you like (fat free sour cream, salsa, etc.)
• Roll up your tortilla and eat your delicious and healthy Cafe Rio Burrito!